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6 month baby with hard time passing stool , whats the best thing to do to make it better ?
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Fiber and water: Increasing fiber intake combined with adequate free water is the basis of constipation prevention, furthered by avoiding binding foods including dairy, bananas, starches, etc. Small amounts of fruit juices daily may also help. Lactulose is available by Rx for children.
Answered 4/2/2015
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